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Basis Of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Policies)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement, Policy
The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.
Level Input:Input Definitions:
Level I
Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the
measurement date.
Level II
Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I that are observable for the asset or liability through
corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
Level III
Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from asset to asset and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of asset, whether the asset is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level III. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The fair value of financial instruments is generally determined by reference to quoted market values. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, as appropriate. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined based upon a discounted cash flow approach.
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis and recognizes transfers within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the change in circumstances that caused the transfer occurred.
The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at June 30, 2020 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other non-current assets)$1  $—  $—  $1  
Interest rate swaps (included in other current and non-current liabilities)—  99  —  99  
Contingent consideration for acquisitions (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities)
—  —  5  5  
The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2019 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other non-current assets)$2  $—  $—  $2  
Interest rate swaps (included in other current and non-current liabilities)—  47  —  47  
Contingent consideration for acquisitions (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities)
—  —  4  4  
The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration for acquisitions is measured using a probability weighted-average discount rate to estimate future cash flows based upon the likelihood of achieving future operating results for individual acquisitions.  These assumptions are deemed to be unobservable inputs and as such the Company’s contingent consideration is classified within Level III of the valuation hierarchy. The Company reassesses the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities on a quarterly basis.
The following table presents changes in Level III financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level III
Fair value of contingent consideration at December 31, 2019$4  
Additions: contingent consideration related to acquisitions completed during the period1  
Reductions: payments of contingent consideration
—  
Changes in fair value (reflected in general and administrative expenses)—  
Fair value of contingent consideration at June 30, 2020$5  
The following table summarizes the principal amount of the Company’s indebtedness compared to the estimated fair value, primarily determined by quoted market values, at:
 June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
DebtPrincipal AmountEstimated
Fair Value (a)		Principal AmountEstimated
Fair Value (a)
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Revolving Credit Facility$815  $815  $190  $190  
Term Loan B1,053  963  1,058  1,048  
Term Loan A Facility:
Term Loan A703  650  717  705  
7.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes550  549  —  —  
5.25% Senior Notes—  —  550  557  
4.875% Senior Notes407  383  407  401  
9.375% Senior Notes550  513  550  572  
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(a)The fair value of the Company's indebtedness is categorized as Level II.
Equity Method Investments, Policy
Equity Method Investments
At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had various equity method investments which are recorded within other non-current assets on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company's investment in Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC ("Guaranteed Rate Affinity") at Realogy Title Group had investment balances at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 of $84 million and $60 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded equity earnings of $35 million and $6 million, respectively, related to earnings from its investment in Guaranteed Rate Affinity. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded equity earnings of $44 million and $7 million, respectively, related to earnings from its investment in Guaranteed Rate Affinity. The Company received $20 million in cash dividends from Guaranteed Rate Affinity during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and no cash dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company invested $2 million of cash into Guaranteed Rate Affinity during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
The Company's other equity method investments at Realogy Title Group had investment balances at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 totaling $8 million and $9 million, respectively. The Company recorded equity earnings from the operations of these equity method investments of $1 million in each period during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The Company received $2 million and $1 million in cash dividends from other equity method investments during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Income Tax, Policy
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was an expense of $11 million and $33 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and a benefit of $121 million and an expense of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Derivatives, Policy
Derivative Instruments
The Company records derivatives and hedging activities on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. The Company enters into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates associated with its variable rate borrowings. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $1,600 million to offset the variability in cash flows resulting from the term loan facilities as follows:
Notional Value (in millions)Commencement DateExpiration Date
$600August 2015August 2020(a)
$450November 2017November 2022
$400August 2020(a)August 2025
$150November 2022November 2027
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(a)Interest rate swaps with a notional value of $600 million expire on August 7, 2020, and interest rate swaps with a notional value of $400 million commence on August 14, 2020.
The swaps help to protect our outstanding variable rate borrowings from future interest rate volatility. The Company has not elected to utilize hedge accounting for these interest rate swaps; therefore, any change in fair value is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The fair value of derivative instruments was as follows:
Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsBalance Sheet LocationJune 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Interest rate swap contractsOther current and non-current liabilities99  47  
The effect of derivative instruments on earnings was as follows:
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Loss Recognized for Derivative InstrumentsLoss Recognized on Derivatives
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Interest rate swap contractsInterest expense$8  $24  $59  $38  
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue
Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those services in accordance with the revenue standard.  The Company's revenue is disaggregated by major revenue categories on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and further disaggregated by business segment as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
 Realogy Franchise GroupRealogy Brokerage GroupRealogy Title
Group		Corporate and OtherTotal
Company
2020201920202019202020192020201920202019
Gross commission income (a)$—  $—  $919  $1,310  $—  $—  $—  $—  $919  $1,310  
Service revenue (b)14  26  4  3  154  154  —  —  172  183  
Franchise fees (c)148  196  —  —  —  —  (63) (84) 85  112  
Other (d)17  38  10  18  6  6  (2) (3) 31  59  
Net revenues$179  $260  $933  $1,331  $160  $160  $(65) $(87) $1,207  $1,664  

Six Months Ended June 30,
Realogy Franchise GroupRealogy Brokerage GroupRealogy Title
Group		Corporate and OtherTotal
Company
2020201920202019202020192020201920202019
Gross commission income (a)$—  $—  $1,769  $2,109  $—  $—  $—  $—  $1,769  $2,109  
Service revenue (b)27  42  9  5  287  265  —  —  323  312  
Franchise fees (c)275  319  —  —  —  —  (119) (137) 156  182  
Other (d)45  78  24  33  10  9  (4) (5) 75  115  
Net revenues$347  $439  $1,802  $2,147  $297  $274  $(123) $(142) $2,323  $2,718  
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(a)Consists primarily of revenues related to gross commission income at Realogy Brokerage Group, which is recognized at a point in time at the closing of a homesale transaction.
(b)Service revenue primarily consists of title and escrow fees at Realogy Title Group, which are recognized at a point in time at the closing of a homesale transaction.
(c)Franchise fees at Realogy Franchise Group primarily include domestic royalties which are recognized at a point in time when the underlying franchisee revenue is earned (upon close of the homesale transaction).
(d)Other revenue is comprised of brand marketing funds received at Realogy Franchise Group from franchisees, third-party listing fees in 2019 and other miscellaneous revenues across all of the business segments.
The following table shows the change in the Company's contract liabilities (deferred revenue) related to revenue contracts by reportable segment for the period:
 Beginning Balance at January 1, 2020Additions during the periodRecognized as Revenue during the periodEnding Balance at June 30, 2020
Realogy Franchise Group:
Deferred area development fees (a)$48  $—  $(5) $43  
Deferred brand marketing fund fees (b)13  22  (32) 3  
Other deferred income related to revenue contracts11  14  (14) 11  
Total Realogy Franchise Group 72  36  (51) 57  
Realogy Brokerage Group:
Advanced commissions related to development business (c)9  2  (2) 9  
Other deferred income related to revenue contracts4  1  (2) 3  
Total Realogy Brokerage Group13  3  (4) 12  
Total$85  $39  $(55) $69  
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(a)The Company collects initial area development fees ("ADF") for international territory transactions, which are recorded as deferred revenue when received and recognized into franchise revenue over the average 25 year life of the related franchise agreement as consideration for the right to access and benefit from Realogy’s brands. In the event an ADF agreement is terminated prior to the end of its term, the unamortized deferred revenue balance will be recognized into revenue immediately upon termination.
(b)Revenues recognized include intercompany marketing fees paid by Realogy Brokerage Group.
(c)New development closings generally have a development period of between 18 and 24 months from contracted date to closing.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company estimates the allowance necessary to provide for uncollectible accounts receivable. The estimate is based on historical experience, combined with a review of current conditions and forecasts of future losses, and includes specific accounts for which payment has become unlikely. The process by which the Company calculates the allowance begins in the individual business units where specific problem accounts are identified and reserved primarily based upon the age profile of the receivables and specific payment issues, combined with reasonable and supportable forecasts of future losses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Significant non-cash transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 included finance lease additions of $7 million and $9 million, respectively, which resulted in non-cash additions to property and equipment, net and other non-current liabilities.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company adopted the new accounting standard on Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) effective January 1, 2020. The new standard amends the guidance for measuring credit losses on certain financial instruments and financial assets, including trade receivables. The standard requires that companies recognize an allowance that reflects the current estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the financial instrument. The valuation allowance for credit losses should be recognized and measured based on historical experience, current conditions and expectations of the future. The initial adoption of this guidance did not have an impact to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption on January 1, 2020.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs"). Recently issued standards were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.